1471: Battle of Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, final battle between the Houses of Lancaster and York: Prince of Wales, Edward of Westminster killed and King Edward IV returns to his throne, restoring political stability to England until his death in 1483 1493: Spanish Pope Alexander VI divides America between Spain and Portugal 1814: King Ferdinand VII of […]
In a world-first attempt, China has sent a rocket probe to the far side of the moon to collect samples in what will be a 53-day mission.
So far, 14 applications for granting the citizenship of the Republic of Cyprus to children of mixed marriages between Turkish Cypriots and Turkish citizens have been approved, and more applications are gradually being examined, sources have told CNA.
Ekrem Ramadani used to work in the once flourishing textile industry in the town of Tetovo in North Macedonia. Today, 76 and still working, he scrapes by selling beans, onions and garlic from his modest farm.
Eurostat published its latest data on estimated life expectancy on Friday (3 May) and there is good news: We have gained an extra 0.9 years on 2022.
1791: Constitution of May 3 is proclaimed by the Great Sejm (Parliament) of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, becoming the 1st modern constitution in Europe 1808: Day depicted by Spanish painter Francisco Goya in his “The Third of May”, painted 1814 1926: Britain’s Trade Union Congress calls for the country’s first ever general strike, begins at 1 […]
By Martin Banks The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) will open its doors to the public for its traditional Open Day on Saturday 4 May from 10am to 6pm.
The government remains committed to collaborative action in the fight against thalassemia, said Minister of Health Michael Damianos, during his address at the 1st Regional Pan-Arab Summit on Thalassemia and other hemoglobin diseases, organised by the International Thalassemia Federation and the Pan-Arab Thalassemia Associations Forum on Monday in Nicosia.
Turkey has suspended all exports and imports with Israel as of Tursday, according to two Turkish officials briefed on the matter, as reported by Bloomberg. Official statements from Turkey are pending.
The EU executive announced on Thursday (2 May) a six-month extension of the extraordinary framework allowing member states to grant support to farms and fishermen, set to expire in June, due to “persisting” market disruptions.
